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Settings issue

maximum block limit reached

Fix: 1. Review your block list: Go to your profile settings in Yik Yak and review the users you have blocked. Consider unblocking users who you n... ⇲
 
Slow issue

slow app performance

Fix: 1. Close background apps: Double-click the Home button (or swipe up from the bottom) and swipe up on apps you are not using to close them. T... ⇲
 
Glitches issue

glitches after updates

Fix: 1. Restart the app: Close Yik Yak completely and reopen it to see if the glitches persist. 2. Clear app cache: Offload the app to clear any... ⇲
 
Loading issue

inconsistent post loading

Fix: 1. Check your internet connection: Ensure you have a stable Wi-Fi or cellular connection. Try switching between Wi-Fi and cellular data to s... ⇲
 
Support issue

lack of moderation

Fix: 1. Use the block feature: Actively block users who post inappropriate content to reduce exposure to toxic behavior. 2. Report posts: Use the... ⇲

toxic user behavior

Fix: 1. Block and mute users: Use the block and mute features to limit exposure to toxic behavior. 2. Report inappropriate content: Regularly rep... ⇲

removal of posts without clear reason

Fix: 1. Review community guidelines: Familiarize yourself with Yik Yak's community guidelines to understand what types of posts may be removed. 2... ⇲

no appeal process for moderation decisions

Fix: 1. Document your concerns: Keep a record of any posts you feel were unfairly moderated. 2. Provide feedback: Use any available in-app feedba... ⇲

excessive spam from certain user groups

Fix: 1. Block spam accounts: Actively block users who are responsible for spam to reduce their visibility in your feed. 2. Report spam posts: Use... ⇲

loss of local community focus

Fix: 1. Engage with local users: Actively follow and interact with users in your area to help foster a local community. 2. Use location settings:... ⇲

timeout bans for minor infractions

Fix: 1. Review community guidelines: Familiarize yourself with the rules to avoid minor infractions in the future. 2. Adjust posting behavior: Be... ⇲

excessive political content

Fix: 1. Block political accounts: Identify and block users who frequently post political content to reduce its visibility in your feed. 2. Engage... ⇲

bullying and harassment issues

Fix: 1. Block and report offenders: Use the block feature to stop seeing posts from users who engage in bullying or harassment, and report their... ⇲

lack of accountability for users

Fix: 1. Report inappropriate behavior: Use the reporting feature to alert Yik Yak about users who engage in harmful behavior. 2. Engage positivel... ⇲
 
Customization issue

no dark mode option

Fix: 1. Use accessibility settings: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size and enable 'Smart Invert' to create a dark mode effect f... ⇲
 
UI issue

poor user interface after updates

Fix: 1. Familiarize yourself with the new layout: Spend some time exploring the updated interface to understand the changes. 2. Provide feedback:... ⇲
 
Uploads issue

inability to upload images or links

Fix: 1. Check app permissions: Go to Settings > Privacy > Photos and ensure Yik Yak has permission to access your photos. 2. Restart the app: Clo... ⇲
 
Bugs issue

repeated posts in feed

Fix: 1. Refresh your feed: Pull down on the feed to refresh it and see if the repeated posts disappear. 2. Block users: If specific users are rep... ⇲
 
Search issue

inability to filter content effectively

Fix: 1. Use the block feature: Block users whose content you do not want to see. 2. Engage with preferred content: Like and interact with posts t... ⇲
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